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How Do You Change a Car Tire?

Knowing the answer to, “How do you change a car tire?” can prevent you from a lot of hassle and time in case you get a flat in Riverton or Murray, or if your tire treads have worn down, and you’re putting on new tires yourself. When you know how to change a car tire, you can keep yourself out of dangerous situations, so add this essential skill to your toolbox with help from the service department at Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC. 
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    How Do You Change a Car Tire? Like This:

    When you need to change a tire in Salt Lake City, you’re going to need these tools. You can find them through the Salt Lake Valley Buick parts department. 

    • Wheel wedges
    • Jack
    • Lug wrench
    • Spare or new tire(s)
    • Owner’s manual

    Replacing your tire on your car, truck, or SUV is a fairly simple and straightforward process. Just follow these steps: 

    1. Move to a safe place—preferably off the side of the road and into a parking lot if possible— and turn on your hazard lights.
    2. Engage the parking brake and place the wheel wedges under the good tires. 
    3. On the flat tire, remove the wheel cover or hubcap, then loosen the lug nuts. 
    4. Use the jack to raise the vehicle, then remove the lug nuts. 
    5. Remove the current tire and mount the new or spare tire. Tighten the lug nuts. 
    6. Lower the vehicle. 

    Don’t drive around South Salt Lake on a spare tire for very long. Most spare tires are made for no more than 50 miles of driving. Never drive them at more than 50 MPH. 

      How Often to Change Car Tires?

      If you’re wondering how often to change car tires, it depends on the condition of your old tires and how they’re driving on West Jordan roads. How often you rotate your tires can make it possible to not have to change car tires as often. The tire department at Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC offers plenty of instructions on how to check tire tread depth and tire air pressure, along with other ways to keep your tires properly maintained. When you have well-maintained tires you won’t find yourself asked, “How often to change car tires?” nearly as often. 

        Get Your Next Tires at Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC

        No matter what make and model you drive, turn to the tire experts at Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC when it’s time to buy new tires. Our tire store offers a host of coupons and rebates that will save you money, while our certified technicians make sure your tires are installed exactly as they should be.